Ingredients

10 pounds chicken leg quarters
2 tablespoons turbinado sugar
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1 tablespoon chipotle powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper

Directions

Preheat the smoker to 275°F. Pat the chicken leg quarters down with paper towels to get any excess liquid off, lay them out on a sheet tray or work surface.

In a small bowl mix together the chipotle powder, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, coarse sugar, brown sugar, paprika, chili powder, and pepper. Generously rub the chicken leg quarters with the spice mix, try to get under the skin if you can.

Place the leg quarters directly onto the smoker grates. Smoke for 2-3 hours. Chicken is ready when an internal temperature reaches 165°F. However, for extra tender fall off the bone chicken quarters, let them cook until an internal temperature reaches 180°-190°F